Expert Secrets

Who better than a local to point you to the perfect place for food? We asked Iain Beattie, director of a Cape Town based travel agency, Wildspace, to tell us a secret spot for a romantic Valentine’s date dinner. Over to him: There is a restaurant located at the tip of…

Mariel is a fashionista and a journalist, as feisty and fun as they come. Her Amsterdam boutique Ditha Bonitha houses the most wonderful collection of eco-friendly, elegant products. This time, our girl in Holland had a simple question to answer. “If you were coming to India, what gifts would you bring…

Mumbaikars! Pack a light lunch, put on a trench coat and head on a monsoon hike – it’s the best way to welcome the rains. Try the trek from Vasai to the waterfall in Tungareshwar. The flattish path lies between thick woods and is a great way of being close…

It is sad how most Indians opt out of a Euro trip in winter owing to the freezing cold. For a population that spends half a year in extreme heat, I believe there is no better vacation than one spent exploring the snow covered lanes of a foreign land. It…

Aloke Bajpai is a certified mountaineer and skier, with training in river rafting. His company, Explorers India, specialises in experiential and adventure travel. Here’s his advice: If you have just a few days to spare and only one national park you can visit, I would suggest going to Kanha National…

Strawberries and vanilla cream rolled in a slab of freshly baked sponge cake, sprinkled with sugar and love. Mouth watering yet? One summer, we stopped by at Broadslap Farm in the heart of Perthshire, Scotland. The strawberries were juicy, the countryside air was delicious. Pity we couldn’t dish up this…

You are 10 kilometres up in the air. The skies are grey-black. Bolts of lightening are juddering your plane. Fasten your seatbelts and…relax! A commercial airline pilot lays all your fears to rest. Over to the captain, right from the cockpit. Q. Monsoons are around the corner. Are the skies…